Question

Define centripetal force?

Answer 1

A centripetal force is a force that makes a body follow a curved path. Its direction is always orthogonal to the motion of the body and towards the fixed point of the instantaneous center of curvature of the path...
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Answer 2

Centripetal force:-
The force which causes acceleration and keeps an object moving along a circular path and always towards the centre is known as centripetal force.